Over 25 years practicing labor & employment law. Presently in private practice. Degrees: J.D.; Masters of Law (L.L.M.) in Labor Law Licenses: TX, CA, IL Practice Areas: *Litigation of employment-related disputes in federal and state courts at the trial and appellate levels; *Representation before federal and state administrative agencies (eg. EEOC, state labor commissions); *Informal Dispute Resolution (eg. arbitrations, mediations); *Labor contract negotiations; *EEO investigations; *Drafting employment contracts, employee manuals ; and, *Evaluation of employment practices and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local labor/employment laws.